Elementary Studies
Major (BA)
Elementary Studies at 草莓影视
Elementary studies majors make a difference in building foundational skills that support future learning. Personal attention is a hallmark of the 草莓影视 experience, where students work closely with professors and advisors to develop individual teaching goals. Upon completing this program, students do not earn an Illinois Professional Educator License but can typically teach in mission, international, charter, or private schools.
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EDUC 2120 鈥 Introduction to Teaching: Professional Responsibilities
This course is an introduction to the teaching profession. Topics covered include historical, philosophical, contemporary, and ethical perspectives on education and social and cultural expectations in teaching. Students learn the appropriate role of technology; state and national standards; policies governing education at the national, state, and local levels; and careers and organizations related to teaching and education. It also introduces students to state licensure requirements.
Opportunities for international students
International students who plan to teach in their home country will be able to earn an Elementary Studies degree from 草莓影视 without needing to complete the Illinois State Licensure requirements. International students will benefit from 草莓影视鈥檚 educator preparation program which incorporate best practices in education.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Ida Maduram
As 草莓影视鈥檚 Golden Apple Scholarship liaison, Maduram works with students who commit to serving in high-need schools, allowing them to 鈥渓earn from the extended classroom of Chicago.鈥
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(773) 244-5730
admissions@northpark.edu